The Galactic Marines, originally known as
the 21st Nova Corps of the 4th Sector
Army, is an elite unit created as the Grand
Army of the Republic diversified during the
Clone Wars. Galactic Marines wear special
body armor with maroon coloration. They
are most often armed with DC-15A blaster
rifles. The Marines are distinguished by
their unique visor gear: synthmesh
designed to keep out various hazards such
as snow, sand, airborne fungus, and ash.